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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.50, 435.44 and 136.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.50, 435.44 and 136.50 is: 204.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.50 : 435.44 = 136.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.50/435.44 = 136.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.50x = 435.44 × 136.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.50x = 59,437.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,437.56/290.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.60

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